CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 157: ACTING DEEP AND COOL (2ND UPDATE)_1

Meng Yi’s heart was filled with bitterness. These people... How could they possibly understand how formidable Dong Qi truly was? This person was extremely terrifying, having escaped after being captured by the Seventh District. What was even more fearsome was the rumor that Dong Qi cultivated a Ghost Technique said to render him immortal and indestructible; he was undoubtedly one of the top figures in this circle. Yet, such a terrifying figure had developed a killing intent towards him merely because of a few words from Chu Hao. The one who was truly terrifying wasn’t Dong Qi, but Chu Hao himself!

Meng Yi knelt on the ground, his voice trembling. "Master Chu, I failed to recognize Mount Tai. I beseech you for your generous forgiveness."

Chu Hao was silent.

The more he remained silent, the colder the atmosphere in the room became, freezing to an extreme point.

The bodyguards felt overwhelmed by a palpable, powerful aura. Their expressions filled with sheer terror, they wished they could flee immediately.

This man... was too frightening.

Silence. A deathly silence.

Meng Yi felt as if his own death was imminent. He said through clenched teeth, "Master Chu, the Zhang father and son are at your disposal. This is their doing and truly has nothing to do with me."

Zhang Zheming’s pupils dilated as he fell into utter despair.

Chu Hao still didn’t speak, and the atmosphere turned eerily ominous.

It wasn’t just Meng Yi; even Dong Qi was drenched in sweat, inwardly cursing Meng Yi, that bastard Wang Ba. Out of all people, why did you have to provoke this Great Demon King?

"DING... The Host’s profound posturing has earned 100 Show-off Points."

Chu Hao smiled inwardly. Silence is indeed the most formidable way to show off. My silence has already earned me Show-off Points twice.

He wondered, Should I continue to remain silent?

Everyone was sweating profusely. Just say something! The atmosphere was too oppressive; it felt as if their hearts were about to burst.

No one dared utter a word. The bodyguards felt like subjects awaiting an emperor’s judgment.

Wang Meng and Yu Sicheng exchanged glances, both feeling that Chu Hao’s aura today was particularly intense.

Unable to bear it any longer, Meng Yi steeled himself and declared, "Master Chu, I will kill the Zhang father and son to atone for my transgression!"

Zhang Zheming trembled, his face a mask of disbelief.

Meng Yi is so terrified that he’s willing to kill us, his father and son, to atone?

Chu Hao waved his hand. "Enough. I do not want your life."

Meng Yi was overjoyed and quickly kowtowed to Chu Hao. "Thank you, Taoist Master, for your mercy!"

"As for the Zhang father and son," Chu Hao continued, "go back and tell the Zhang Family that if they want to mess with me, they can. This Taoist Master may not be skilled in many things, but I am adept at ruining families and ensuring their lines end."

Cold sweat trickled down everyone’s backs.

Indeed, if he could turn a person into a dog, he probably did possess such an ability.

Meng Yi nodded repeatedly. He knew better than anyone that Chu Hao’s abilities were beyond question. No matter how powerful the Zhang Family was, a single spell from Chu Hao would inevitably cause their collapse.

Meng Yi departed, practically fleeing from the school.

Dong Qi said respectfully, "Master Chu, do you want me to give the Zhang Family a warning?"

Chu Hao waved his hand. "If people do not offend me, I do not offend them. But if people do offend me, no one in the Zhang Family will live to see tomorrow."

Cold sweat drenched Dong Qi. He knew Chu Hao possessed that kind of power.

Yu Sicheng stepped forward. "Ah-Hao, why did you call us here?"

Chu Hao replied, "There’s a Ghost in the school that has started harming people. I’m currently unable to act, so I was hoping you could find it. It’s also a perfect opportunity for Brother Meng to get some practice."

Wang Meng’s eyes lit up with excitement. "Haha... Is it finally my turn to make a move?"

Just then, Lu Junhe walked in. Chu Hao said, "Principal Lu, these are my brothers. Please treat them well. Also! I’m currently unable to move around, so they will take my place in hunting the Ghost."

"Yes, yes."

Principal Lu was becoming increasingly terrified of Chu Hao’s abilities. The Zhang Family from the Capital City had been sent fleeing in disgrace by Chu Hao. Simultaneously, Principal Lu also began to feel fortunate that Chu Hao was one of the shareholders of Star Dream High School.

「...」

The Capital City Zhang Family.

Their family’s enterprise stretched across the globe. When Zhang Sanyi learned that his son and grandson had encountered trouble, he rushed to the airport in a panic.

As soon as Meng Yi disembarked, Zhang Sanyi hastily asked, "Old Meng, what on earth happened on this trip?"

Meng Yi said bitterly, "Sigh... it’s complicated. Let’s discuss it when we get back."

Zhang Sanyi had a bad premonition. "Where is Zhang Qintai?"

A security guard came up, carrying a bulldog.

Meng Yi looked at the bulldog and said in a terrified voice, "This is your son."

Zhang Sanyi’s mouth twitched. Are you fucking kidding me? As he stared at the bulldog, his mind reeled in turmoil, his face etched with disbelief.

The other Zhang family members also looked on with astonishment and disbelief.

What kind of joke is this? That dog is Zhang Qintai? This is simply absurd!

Meng Yi sighed. "That individual asked me to convey a message: if the Zhang Family wishes to seek trouble with him, he is ready anytime. However, Family Head Zhang, I strongly advise against it. He... he’s too terrifying."

Terrifying! He’s more than terrifying; he’s practically a deity!

Zhang Sanyi said with a trembling voice, "Brother Meng, first tell me, this...is this dog really my son?"

Meng Yi nodded. "Your son was cursed and turned into a dog. If you don’t believe it, you can ask others; your grandson witnessed it with his own eyes."

Zhang Sanyi’s breathing became rapid as he looked towards Zhang Zheming.

Zhang Zheming was in a daze, as if the trip had shattered his nerves. He nodded subconsciously.

Is it really Zhang Qintai? Everyone’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Meng Yi, still shaken, said, "Family Head Zhang, this time even I nearly didn’t make it back. In any case, he is not someone we can afford to offend. Do you remember Protector Dong Qi from the Nether Cult? He was extremely respectful to that man. It felt as if, had that man said a single word, I wouldn’t have made it back to the Capital City."

"Ah!!" Zhang Sanyi was greatly shocked.

"Then... what about my son and grandson? Are they to stay like this forever?" Zhang Sanyi ground his teeth.

Meng Yi said, "He mentioned that when he’s in a better mood, your son and grandson will naturally recover."

"Family Head Zhang, there’s nothing more I can do to help you with this matter. I must take my leave now."

Meng Yi left hurriedly, as if afraid of being associated with the Zhang Family.

All the members of the Zhang Family stared wide-eyed. If that was really the case, then...what kind of person had that fellow Zhang Zheming provoked?

Speaking of Zhang Zheming, he would probably live in the shadow of this event for the rest of his life—provided this experience didn’t drive him to destroy himself.

Zhang Sanyi felt a bitter taste in his mouth and glared fiercely at Zhang Zheming. He had received some information: the boy had indeed gone too far, pulling out a gun to shoot someone without a second thought. Who would tolerate that?

Zhang Sanyi looked at the younger members of the Zhang family and said angrily, "Have you learned your lesson? Don’t think you’re so great! There’s always someone stronger out there, and always a heaven beyond this heaven. Regarding that person from Anli City, no one is to seek trouble with him. If I find out anyone does, I’ll slaughter them on the spot!"

The younger members of the Zhang Family all lowered their heads.

The incident involving the Zhang Family caused a huge sensation and spread through the upper echelons, with all sorts of fantastical theories circulating.

「...」

Chu Hao was leisurely lying on his hospital bed.

At that moment, his phone suddenly rang. He heard Qiu Xueying’s crying voice. "Chu Hao, hurry... come save me! He... he’s here!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Hao also became anxious. Is that Ghost still relentlessly haunting Qiu Xueying? Just watch, I’ll rip that Ghost’s hide off!

"Teacher Qiu, hang on! I’ll be there right away."